1986 black swb build thread - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Kaysen · 01-19-2014, 08:18 PM

After having a black 1987 chevy swb from '06-'10 and selling it to fund my now exs crew cab, I've finally got another one to replace it! (The truck, not the wife)
I've been looking for a black 85 or 86 swb chevy for a while to have as my Saturday night cruiser and piddle project. It had to be black on black, have every option possible with the exception of a hood ornament/bed rails/bumperettes, and completely rust free. So after months of looking everyday, and selling my 86 K5, I found one 11 hours away in Thayer, Missouri. I bought it Christmas Eve 2013 (Merry Christmas to me!!)

So on with the truck. Its a loaded 86 silverado, PS/PB/Cruise/AC/PW/PL/Cargo lamp/clock/dual tanks/etc. Pretty clean overall and not a spec of rust that Ive found anywhere.
350/350/3.73 posi 10 bolt.

Ive got a bunch of plans for it and I will post them as I progress. Basically just tidy everything up and make as solid of a driver as possible. Starting with ditching the janky edelbrock carb and rebuilding a q-jet for it, pulling and cleaning the intake and valve covers, replacing thermostat, valve seals and running compression and leakage tests on all cylinders. This spring I will convert the AC and might go ahead and do a 700r4 swap.

Kaysen · 01-19-2014, 08:37 PM

Passenger side

Kaysen · 01-19-2014, 08:40 PM

Another passenger shot

Kaysen · 01-19-2014, 08:41 PM

Hood

Kaysen · 01-19-2014, 08:44 PM

Thanks rusty, I wanted to start this build with the best one I could find.

Kaysen · 01-19-2014, 08:45 PM

Last one of the inside. Still dirty. All I need is some time

rusty76 · 01-19-2014, 08:41 PM

Clean truck

Low Elco · 01-22-2014, 02:11 PM

That... is one clean truck! I'll have to watch the cupholder mod. Where did the j-hooks come from?

Kaysen · 01-22-2014, 02:42 PM

Thanks man, I appreciate it! The J-clamps/hooks were on some old unused conveyors at work. Im not really sure what they were for originally but I think they will work perfectly for my application!

MR COUNTS · 01-22-2014, 07:40 PM

Those clamps look like 1/4 20 beam clamps that you can purchase from an electrical supply house.

DBLSPRT68 · 01-23-2014, 07:58 AM

BOTH of those trucks are very nice!

Gordonr1973 · 01-25-2014, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DBLSPRT68

BOTH of those trucks are very nice!

X2!!

Great start!!

Low Elco · 01-23-2014, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR COUNTS

Those clamps look like 1/4 20 beam clamps that you can purchase from an electrical supply house.

I was thinking the exact same thing. Super clean trucks. Jealous!

77c10 · 01-22-2014, 02:38 PM

Clean ride.

JWall · 01-22-2014, 02:40 PM

Good lookin' truck!

Wrecked1982 · 03-29-2014, 06:57 PM

yeah really nice truck i like the tinted Windows too

Kaysen · 03-31-2014, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Wrecked1982

yeah really nice truck i like the tinted Windows too

Thanks, I'm definitely a fan of tinted windows. I got a massive rock chip from a state truck about a month back and am getting a new windshield out of the deal. Before it goes in I am really tempted to tint it with some 45% then put a 5% strip back across the top. All the other windows are 5% already so I don't think tinting the windshield would be too noticeable from the outside looking in.

Kaysen · 01-04-2015, 11:52 PM

Got some more done. Engine is getting closer

Kaysen · 01-04-2015, 11:53 PM

I should add that I made a new all steel fuel line. No more junky Mickey Mouse pos.

Kaysen · 02-15-2015, 06:56 PM

The new trash hauler

Kaysen · 06-23-2015, 07:15 PM

I ditched the plastic Bedliner and found that the original paint underneath it was still pretty dang nice. So I bought a quality rubber bed mat and made a tailgate mat. Once I add a stainless tailgate top protector and a new cargo light lens I'll be done with the bed.

tip · 03-31-2014, 12:09 PM

Nice truck, love the stance

MsChevy · 04-01-2014, 05:54 AM

Beautiful truck, definitly subscribed!!

I think you should go for tinting the windshield, I wish it was legal to tint the windshield (and front side windows) here. It looks so much better, gives the truck a whole different attitude.

Wrecked1982 · 04-03-2014, 07:00 PM

and Silverado interiors are very sharp , hope I can find nice Silverado interior parts at salvage yard this summer

Kaysen · 04-05-2014, 07:36 PM

Thanks y'all. I'm almost positive that tinting the windshield is illegal here also but I like it. I remember seeing a round light black stepper on here a long time ago that had it and it sure was slick.

The tires are 235/70/15 up front and 285/70/15s out back. Radial t/a.

01-19-2014, 08:18 PM	#1
Kaysen Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Marietta, OK Posts: 277	1986 black swb build thread After having a black 1987 chevy swb from '06-'10 and selling it to fund my now exs crew cab, I've finally got another one to replace it! (The truck, not the wife) I've been looking for a black 85 or 86 swb chevy for a while to have as my Saturday night cruiser and piddle project. It had to be black on black, have every option possible with the exception of a hood ornament/bed rails/bumperettes, and completely rust free. So after months of looking everyday, and selling my 86 K5, I found one 11 hours away in Thayer, Missouri. I bought it Christmas Eve 2013 (Merry Christmas to me!!) So on with the truck. Its a loaded 86 silverado, PS/PB/Cruise/AC/PW/PL/Cargo lamp/clock/dual tanks/etc. Pretty clean overall and not a spec of rust that Ive found anywhere. 350/350/3.73 posi 10 bolt. Ive got a bunch of plans for it and I will post them as I progress. Basically just tidy everything up and make as solid of a driver as possible. Starting with ditching the janky edelbrock carb and rebuilding a q-jet for it, pulling and cleaning the intake and valve covers, replacing thermostat, valve seals and running compression and leakage tests on all cylinders. This spring I will convert the AC and might go ahead and do a 700r4 swap.

01-19-2014, 08:37 PM	#2
Kaysen Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Marietta, OK Posts: 277	Re: 1986 black swb build thread Passenger side Attached Images

01-19-2014, 08:40 PM	#3
Kaysen Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Marietta, OK Posts: 277	Re: 1986 black swb build thread Another passenger shot Attached Images

01-19-2014, 08:41 PM	#4
Kaysen Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Marietta, OK Posts: 277	Re: 1986 black swb build thread Hood Attached Images

01-19-2014, 08:44 PM	#5
Kaysen Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Marietta, OK Posts: 277	Re: 1986 black swb build thread Thanks rusty, I wanted to start this build with the best one I could find. Attached Images

01-19-2014, 08:45 PM	#6
Kaysen Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Marietta, OK Posts: 277	Re: 1986 black swb build thread Last one of the inside. Still dirty. All I need is some time Attached Images

01-19-2014, 08:41 PM	#7
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: 1986 black swb build thread Clean truck __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

01-22-2014, 02:11 PM	#8
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 1986 black swb build thread That... is one clean truck! I'll have to watch the cupholder mod. Where did the j-hooks come from? __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

01-22-2014, 02:42 PM	#9
Kaysen Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Marietta, OK Posts: 277	Re: 1986 black swb build thread Thanks man, I appreciate it! The J-clamps/hooks were on some old unused conveyors at work. Im not really sure what they were for originally but I think they will work perfectly for my application!

01-22-2014, 07:40 PM	#10
MR COUNTS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 29	Re: 1986 black swb build thread Those clamps look like 1/4 20 beam clamps that you can purchase from an electrical supply house.

01-23-2014, 07:58 AM	#11
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: 1986 black swb build thread BOTH of those trucks are very nice! __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

01-22-2014, 02:38 PM	#14
77c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gallatin, TN Posts: 782	Re: 1986 black swb build thread Clean ride. __________________ 77 C10, 6.0LS/4L80E, 3:73 12 bolt. Boss 338's 20" x 10" w/ 285/50/20 rear. 20" x 8.5" w/ 245/40/20 front. Vintage Air. Full Autometer gauges recessed in factory bezel (Thanks bigblock73!) Gm Storm Grey Metallic paint "Cool ain't ever cheap and cheap ain't ever cool"

01-22-2014, 02:40 PM	#15
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: 1986 black swb build thread Good lookin' truck! __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

03-29-2014, 06:57 PM	#16
Wrecked1982 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cold Canada Posts: 310	Re: 1986 black swb build thread yeah really nice truck i like the tinted Windows too

01-04-2015, 11:52 PM	#18
Kaysen Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Marietta, OK Posts: 277	Re: 1986 black swb build thread Got some more done. Engine is getting closer Attached Images



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01-04-2015, 11:53 PM	#19
Kaysen Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Marietta, OK Posts: 277	Re: 1986 black swb build thread I should add that I made a new all steel fuel line. No more junky Mickey Mouse pos. Attached Images

02-15-2015, 06:56 PM	#20
Kaysen Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Marietta, OK Posts: 277	Re: 1986 black swb build thread The new trash hauler Attached Images

06-23-2015, 07:15 PM	#21
Kaysen Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Marietta, OK Posts: 277	Re: 1986 black swb build thread I ditched the plastic Bedliner and found that the original paint underneath it was still pretty dang nice. So I bought a quality rubber bed mat and made a tailgate mat. Once I add a stainless tailgate top protector and a new cargo light lens I'll be done with the bed. Attached Images

03-31-2014, 12:09 PM	#22
tip Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pierce, WA Posts: 115	Re: 1986 black swb build thread Nice truck, love the stance

04-01-2014, 05:54 AM	#23
MsChevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sweden, Europe Posts: 2	Re: 1986 black swb build thread Beautiful truck, definitly subscribed!! I think you should go for tinting the windshield, I wish it was legal to tint the windshield (and front side windows) here. It looks so much better, gives the truck a whole different attitude.

04-03-2014, 07:00 PM	#24
Wrecked1982 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cold Canada Posts: 310	Re: 1986 black swb build thread and Silverado interiors are very sharp , hope I can find nice Silverado interior parts at salvage yard this summer

04-05-2014, 07:36 PM	#25
Kaysen Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Marietta, OK Posts: 277	Re: 1986 black swb build thread Thanks y'all. I'm almost positive that tinting the windshield is illegal here also but I like it. I remember seeing a round light black stepper on here a long time ago that had it and it sure was slick. The tires are 235/70/15 up front and 285/70/15s out back. Radial t/a.

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